A Sommelier, also known as a wine steward, is a wine expert who works in a restaurant, bar, winery, culinary school or retail outlet. Sommelier job duties include helping customers and servers select wine pairings, procuring and managing wines, and conducting the wine service.
A Sommelier 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Sommelier 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：
- Ordering wines
- Maintaining the wine stock
- Suggesting food and wine pairings to servers and customers
- Recommending wines based on customer preferences
- Conducting wine tastings for staff and customers
- Teaching wine courses
有競爭力的Sommelier將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：
- Strong interpersonal and sales skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Adherence to alcohol handing laws and regulations
- Interest in continuing education
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
